Over €210,000 has been claimed back by 30 TDs and senators to upgrade their personal security in the last year, new documents show. The funding has been claimed back under the Security Requirements Allowance since the 34th Dáil began in December 2024. There was an average of €7,024 spent by each of the 30 TDs and senators on upgrading their personal security over the period. A maximum of €25,000 is available to Oireachtas members, with spends on personal security, home and office security, and security of staff permitted. Funds can only be drawn down on the costs of security requirements if TDs and senators have received advice from a local crime prevention monitor.

Source: Irish Examiner December 22, 2025 14:27 UTC